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General Instructions The question paper is divided into four sections. Section A: Section B: Section C: Section D: Reading comprehension Writing Grammar Literature 20 marks 20 marks 20 marks

SECTION A : READING
Q.1. Read the following passage carefully :

We are in a rush. We are making haste. A compression of time characterises our lives. As time-use researchers look around, they see a rushing and scurrying everywhere. Instant services rule, pollsters use electronic devices during political speeches to measure opinions before they have been fully formed; fast food restaurants add express lanes. Even reading to children is under pressure. The volume One Minute Bedtime Stories consists of traditional stories that can be read by a busy parent in only one minute. Time is a gentle deity, said Sophocles. Perhaps it was, for him. These days it cracks the whip. We humans have chosen speed and we thrive on it more than we generally admit. Our ability to work fast and play fast gives us power. It thrills us. And if haste is the accelerator, multi tasking is the overdrive. A sense of well being comes with this saturation of parallel pathways in the brain. We choose mania over boredom every time. Humans have never opted for slower, points out the historian Stephen Kern. We catch the fever and cramming our life feels good. There are definite ways to save time, but what does this concept really mean? Does time saving mean getting more done? If so, does talking on a cellular phone at the beach save time or waste it? Does it make sense to say that driving saves ten minutes from your travel budget while removing ten minutes from your reading budget? These questions have no answer. They depend on a concept that is ill formed; the very idea of time saving. Some of us say we want to save time when we really want to do more and faster. It might be simpler to recognize that there is time and we make choices about how to spend it, how to spare it, how to use it and how to fill it.

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Time is not a thing we have lost. It is not a thing we ever had. It is what we live in.

Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate options from the ones given below: 1. What Sophocles said is outdated because (a) humans today believe in leading a fast paced life (b) life today must be lived
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(c) humans have no other choice but to chase time (d) humans have admitted that time today is precious 2. Electronic poll devices, instant services, fast food restaurants signify (a) acceleration in life (b) impatience of our times (c) our need to work fast as it gives us power (d) all of the above 3. According to the author we wish to save time because (a) we hope to be more efficient and capable (b) we wish to accomplish more in a short period of time (c) we wish to make appropriate choices (d) time saved is time earned 4. A word that means the same as filled to capacity is (a) mania (b) saturation (c) cramming (d) bored 5. The passage (a) advocates the need to accelerate time so that we can meet our requirements (b) recognizes the need to rush and scurry all the time (c) advises us to recognize time and decide what to do with it (d) appreciates those who invest time wisely Ans. 1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (c) Q.2. Read the following passage carefully:

Thats what Delhi does to you. It takes away your polish. Unlike Delhi, Lucknow prefers to stay away from hysterical momentum. It takes an easy pace of life, teaches residents to stay cool, enjoy food, take siestas and work without hitting the breakneck speed barrier. It has set its priorities right. It nurtures its young and it loves its old. In Delhi, morning walkers go for expensive paraphernalia. You need to drive at least five kms to hunt for a park. Back in Lucknow simply walk out of your house and your walk begins. No traffic and no pollution. Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate options from the ones given below:

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1. The author was all set to fight with the autorickshaw driver in Lucknow as (a) he expected her to pay more than was due (b) she was sure he would be unjust (c) her experience in Delhi had taught her to mistrust autowallahs (d) he was unbelievably discourteous (b) agreeable and submissive (d) negative and submissive
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A recent trip to Lucknow was an instant eye-opener and a more instant stimulus to introspection. The realization of self degradation started from the station itself. All set to fight the autowallah in Lucknow and accuse him of being a rude fleecer, I was stopped mid-sentence by his demeanour. He was mild, polished and totally agreeable to whatever I would pay him. He was sure I would not pay less than what the fare should be because he felt I had enough money to do so. Of course the respectful way he spoke to me took me completely off guard, and made me a wee bit ashamed. The aggression which one has to display all the time in Delhi, I realized was not needed here. In fact, it was shocking for the autowallah to encounter a presumptuous woman yearning for a fight.

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3. Morning walkers in Lucknow require (a) a park outside their house (b) expensive paraphernalia (c) good sports gear (d) almost nothing 4. The word presumptuous in the passage means (a) modest (b) rude (c) proud (d) imaginative 5. The trip to Lucknow was an eye-opener for the author because (a) she realized that every city in India needs to love its old and calm down its young (b) she realized that she was full of negativity (c) she had begun to doubt everyone around her (d) all of the above Ans. 1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (d) Q.3. Read the following passage carefully (5 Marks) Su means number and Duko means single. The game of Sudoku has many similarities to the game of life. The game consists of a 9 9 grid divided into 9 9 boxes in which a few numbers called given- the number of given it varies between 17 and 30 for a puzzle to be reasonably viable- are already in place. In life, too, you start with a given set of notions and then work from thereon. In Sudoku, you need to follow a set of rules to build up the grid, filling each row, column and box with numbers ranging from one to nine, so much like in life where you have to go on your way without antagonizing anyone else. Respect every number (person) and things would be fine. While trial or error may or may not work, the correct technique is in eliminating numbers that dont fit in a particular box. In Sudoku, the arrangement of the given numbers is symmetrical. This is instructive in life, on how to maintain steadfast faith, poise and equanimity despite situations when everything turns topsy-turvy. There is a subtle difference between the two as well. Make a mistake and you can erase it and begin all over again in Sudoku. Not so in life. You can learn a lesson though, and avoid making the same mistake in future. Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate options from the ones given below: 1. The given numbers in Sudoku are comparable to the ________________ in life. (a) rules (b) notions (c) people (d) respect 2. In Sudoku, by eliminating numbers that do not fit we (a) keep reducing errors to succeed in life (b) keep adding the chances to solve the puzzle (c) restrict our choices (d) open new avenues 3. In life, symmetry is maintained through (a) patience and hard work (b) balance inspite of hardships (c) constant trust (d) friends and enemies 4. In life we can learn from our mistakes but we cannot (a) begin afresh (b) undo them (c) relive them (d) commit them again 5. To antagonise in the passage means (a) to be determined (b) to be noticeable (c) to please (d) to make someone angry Ans. 1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (d)
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Q.4. Read the following passage carefully

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THESE DREAMS
These dreams Obstinate offspring of my wayward mind Keep running out of my home All too often. Somewhat humiliated Somewhat hurt Somewhat angry At times they even rush out barefoot. It is difficult to pacify these stubborn kids or humour them For theirs is a search for eternal spring They wish to seek out the stars and talk to them I am a tired traveller And have not the will To chase them anymore. I have come to terms With my wilderness but I do fear for Those naive ones Come evening and they may seek solace If they come to you even as you sleep Do not push them away, tenderly hold them In your lap like their fond mother

Answer the following questions by selecting the most appropriate options from the ones given below : 1. The poet feels that he cannot control his dreams by saying that they (a) are somewhat angry (b) are obstinate offspring (c) rush out barefoot (d) keep running out of his home 2. I do fear for these naive ones means that his dreams (a) need to be protected (b) need love and care (c) have become rebellious (d) need a parent to look after them 3. The message of the poem is (a) one must never stop dreaming (c) practicality is the way of life (b) dreams distract you (d) dream but know your limits (c) metaphor (d) personification

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4. The poetic device in the first stanza is (a) simile (b) alliteration

5. Like a fond mother we must (a) nurture our dreams (c) hold them in our laps Ans. 1. (b) 2. (b)
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(b) push our dreams to the limits (d) let them be free 3. (d) 4. (d) 5. (a)
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SECTION B : WRITING

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Q.5. Use the notes in the following box to write a paragraph of about 100 words. (4 Marks) TRIP TO GOA Wonderful place-open houses-eco-friendly People- friendly, happy-go-lucky Landscape-picturesque, beaches, clear blue water Restaurants- delicious sea food Sight-seeing- ferry, bus, motorcycles available on rent Carnival- colourful, music, dance, fun and frolic Ans. What a wonderful place Goa is! Every thing is so green, atmosphere free of pollution, friendly people all around. It is a pleasure to meet the locals, who greet you with smiles and open arms. They seem to have all the time in their hands, seem to be in no hurry to reach somewhere. The scenery all around has an old world charm old churches, temples with antique architecture, houses with space for gardens. Goa has not yet become a concrete multi-storeyed jungle. Though there are hundreds of restaurants, five star hotels, which serve delicious seafood, yet they blend with the atmosphere. The beaches who hasnt heard of the colourful Miramar, the Calingula, the Anjuana beaches. One can sunbathe for hours, looking at the wonderful waves. The evenings in Goa have their own charm replete with music, dancing, fun and frolic of every kind, night cruises to admire the scenic glory of Goa Goas attractions are endless and incomparable. Q.6. Your batch was the first to appear for the revamped examination system for Classes IX and X. Taking help from the verbal stimulus given below, write an article expressing your opinion and experiences in about 150 words. (8 Marks) STUDENTS REACTION : Grades eliminate competition

CCE has made learning very interesting

Ans. It has been a new experience for me. Imagine no Board Exams! No anxious parents goading you to study day and night, no teachers reminding you how marks are important, no sleepless nights. God bless the New Education Minister who gave a thought to helpless students, burning the mid-night oil, dreading the exams and failure to meet with expectations. The new Grading system based on CCE has been great fun. I found the system easy and fair and felt no stress at all. The papers were objective, easy to answer and I have sailed into the next class with ease. But I must think of some of the points raised by my friends. They think that Board exams are essential, they tell you where you stand in the scheme of your future educational career. What will happen to us in class XI and XII? The burden to perform will be more the competition tougher and strain and pressure on parents greater. Colleges are going to look at our marks before giving us admissions! What will the criteria be for judging? Some parents are already dreading the future and think the scheme will not be successful. I am happy I have cleared Class X but doubt is now creeping in with so many people questioning the system!
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Q.7. Taking help from the visual given below, write an article for a national daily, sharing your concerns and suggestions about the issues highlighted. (8 Marks)

Sir,

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Through your esteemed paper I want to highlight the damage done to the environment in the name of progress. With great impunity we are destroying our natural resources, polluting the atmosphere and endangering our future. We are building bigger and bigger cars, more housing colonies, and in the process cutting down the green forests. We build dams, bridges, all in the name of progress but is the public benefitting by it? I live in Delhi, For the last six months roads have been dug up, parks are being built, metros have started, yet nothing is complete. Roads are littered with mounds of mud, broken walls, there are cracks in bridges already. There are traffic jams and diseases are caused by pollution all around. Where are we going in the name of development. We build multistoreyed buildings but cannot provide the basic infrastructurewater, electricity, roads etc. Development has become a giant and environment has shrunk denuded of trees, fresh air, natural beauty. Please let us pause and control the reckless damage to environment in the name of development. Yours faithfully XYZ
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Ans. The Editor Times of India New Delhi 5 June, 2010.

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Q.8. Edit the notice given below by choosing the appropriate option from the list given. (4 Marks)

(a) (i) (iii) (b) (i) (iii) (c) (i) (iii) (d) (i) Ans. (a) (i)

is being organised is organising would be played will be played are requested are being requested witnessing (ii) witness (b) (iii)

(ii) (iv) (ii) (iv) (ii) (iv) (iii)

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(b) Sania, Shoaib exchange wedding vows in Hyderabad Indian tennis star Sania Mirza . at a hotel here on Monday after getting a no-objection certificate from the city police. (i) has been tied the knot with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik (ii) is tying the knot with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik (iii) tied the knot with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik (iv) will have tied the knot with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik (c) Obama asks Pakistan to bring 26/11 perpetrators to justice US President Barack Obama asked Pakistani Prime Minister Yusouf Raza Gilani., saying that this action would be a positive thing in improving Indo-Pak ties. (i) for bringing the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attack to justice (ii) to brought a perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attack to justice
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Q 9. Complete the news stories accompanying the following headlines by filling in the blanks. (4 Marks) (a) Fire in Bangalore high rise, no casualties on the terrace of a five-storey Gold Towers in Residence Road in the heart of Bangalore, a police official said. . so far. (i) A fire broke out; No casualties have been reported (ii) A fire has broken out; No casualties have been reported (iii) A fire is breaking out; No casualties are being reported (iv) A fire broke out; No casualties are said to be reported

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has organised have been organised are played will play were requested have been requested to witness (iv) are witnessed (d) (ii)

15th March 2008 An Inter-School Football Match (a) is organised between our school and City Montessori School. The match (b) will be playing on the 18th March 2008 in our school grounds from 5 p.m. onwards. All students (c) is requested to assemble in the school grounds (d) to witnessed the match and cheer the team. Saurav Sports Captain

NOTICE St Johns School, Lucknow Inter School Football Match

Q.10. Choose the most appropriate options to complete the dialogue given below. (4 Marks) Nandini : Hello Niharika! Niharika : Hi, What a pleasant surprise! Nandini : Its been a long time since we met. Where (a) all these years? Niharika : In Delhi. How about you? What (b) nowadays? Nandini : Im a fashion designer looking for a job. Last time we met you were still studying. (c) business management? Niharika: In 2001. Actually Im here for an interview with a multinational. Nandini: Thats a wonderful piece of news! When (d) ? Niharika: I have to report at 5 pm today. The office is in Sardar Patel Marg. Can you drop me there? Nandini: Of course! Look there is plenty of time before that. Lets treat ourselves to coffee. (a) (i) had you been (ii) were you (iii) are you (iv) have you been (b) (i) are you doing (ii) will you be doing (iii) have you been doing (iv) had you been doing (c) (i) Are you doing (ii) When did you finish (iii) How did you finish (iv) Have you finished (d) (i) did you report? (ii) would you come? (iii) do you have to report? (iv) do you have to come? Ans. (a) (iv) (b) (i) (c) (ii) (d) (iii)

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Q.11. Look at the notes given below and complete the paragraph that follows by choosing the correct option. (4 Marks) Egyptians discovered paper - made of stalks of tall reed -from word papyrus supplies limitedexport restricted

The (a) Egyptians. It (b) . The English word paper (c) .. When supplies were limited (d) . the export.
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(iii) to bring perpetrators of Mumbai terrorist attack to justice (iv) to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attack to justice (d) Pakistan: 35 militants, 2 soldiers die in fighting Militants armed with rockets and automatic weapons .. in northwestern Pakistan .., officials said. (i) attacked against two security checkpoints; leaving at least 35 insurgents and two soldiers dead (ii) have attacked two security checkpoints; left at least 35 insurgents and two soldiers dead (iii) attacked two security checkpoints; that has left at least 35 insurgents and two soldiers dead (iv) attacked two security checkpoints; leaving at least 35 insurgents and two soldiers dead Ans. (a) (i) (b) (iii) (c) (iv) (d) (iv)

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discovery discovery discovery discovery was had was was

of of of of

paper has been made by the the paper was made by paper was made by the paper is made by

made from stalks of reed been made with stalks of reed being made of stalks with reed made with stalks from reed

(d) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Ans. (a) (iii)

and a restriction was imposed on a restriction was imposed on a restriction has been imposed on a restriction was imposed by (b) (i)

(c) (iv)

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Why he asked him to keep quiet whenever he said something. Why he should keep quiet whenever he said something. that why he asked him to keep quiet whenever he said something. Why was there a need for him to be quiet. whether he had ever said anything sensible. if he had never said anything sensible. if he ever said anything sensible. that If he ever said anything sensible. (i) (b) (iii) (c) (i) (d) (i)
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Q.12. Read the following conversation carefully and complete the following passage by choosing the most appropriate options. (4 Marks) Dilip : Ive been watching the sea and there hasnt been any trace of a ship. Ralph : I told you yesterday too that well be rescued, so have patience. Dilip : Why do you ask me to keep quiet whenever I say something? Ralph : Have you ever said anything sensible? Dilip said (a) .......................................................... Ralph replied (b) .......................................................... and so asked him to have patience. Dilip angrily asked Ralph (c) .......................................................... to which Ralph wanted to know (d) ........................................................... (a) (i) that he had been watching the sea and there hadnt been any trace of a ship. (ii) he had been watching the sea and there hasnt been any trace of a ship. (iii) that he watched the sea and there wasnt any trace of a ship. (iv) that he had watched the sea and there wasnt any trace of a ship. (b) (i) that he had told him before too that they would be rescued. (ii) that he told him the next day too that they would be rescued. (iii) that he had told him the day before too that they would be rescued. (iv) that he told him the day before too that they will be rescued.

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(c) (i) derived from the word papyrus (ii) is derived of the word papyrus (iii) has been derived from the word papyrus (iv) was derived from the word papyrus

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Q.13. Read the extracts and answer the following questions by choosing the most appropriate options. Attempt any two. (3 2=6 Marks) (a) And my dear, lay on more trills Audiences enjoy such frills You must make your public happier Give them something sharper, snappier. You must aim for better billings You still owe me sixty shillings. (i) What is the speakers advice to the listener? (a) to sing loudly (b) to add repetitive quick-paced notes (c) to be more musical (d) to sing during storm (ii) Explain better billings. (a) better notes (b) better music (c) more money (d) more training (iii) Why does the listener owe sixty shillings to the speaker? (a) for encouragement (b) for guidance and training (c) for appreciation (d) for promoting her in the bog Ans. (i) (b) (ii) (c) (iii) (b) (b) I am important to her. She comes and goes. Each morning it is her face that replaces the darkness. In me she has drowned a young girl, and in me an old woman Rises toward her day after day like a terrible fish.

(i) Why is the mirror indispensable for the woman? (a) It has been her constant companion (b) It has truthfully reflected the changes (c) It flatters her (d) It degrades her

(iii) Why (a) (c) (d) Ans. (i) (a)

does the woman compare herself to a terrible fish? Because of the beautiful skin (b) Because of quick movements Because she is fond of the lake Because like a fish she is trapped in the sea of time (ii) (d) (iii) (d)

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(c) Read the following extracts and choose the correct option. 1. How you shot the goat and frightened the tiger to death, said Miss Mebbin. (i) Miss Mebbin wanted to (a) sympathise (b) point out the blunder (c) make fun of Mrs Packletide (d) wanted to blackmail her (ii) Miss Mebbin was by nature (a) clever (b) miser (c) greedy (d) manipulative

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Q.14. Answer any four of the following questions in 30-40 words each. (2 4 = 8 Marks) (a) How did the narrator discover regarding the family background of the two boys? How did the war affect their family? Ans. The nurse, who was looking after Lucia, told the narrator the entire story of the two boys. All the three children belonged to a prosperous family and Lucia was training to be a singer. The war waged by Germany killed their father, their house was destroyed by a bomb and the boys were separated from their sister. Due to neglect, Lucia got T.B. (b) How did Mrs Packletide plan to celebrate after hunting the tiger? Ans. Mrs. Packletide had decided to throw a luncheon party at Curzon Street, with lot of media around. The tiger-skin would be publically displayed and Loona would be the guest of honour. But all the talk would centre around Mrs. Packletides tiger hunt. This would irritate and humiliate Loona. (c) How does the poet compare gilded monuments with powerful rhyme? Ans. Both gilded monuments and rhyme are for someones memory. But all kinds of monuments will never stand the test of time, they all will be destroyed with time. But the poets love for his friend will survive and be immortalised. (d) Why did the Post Master want to deliver the letter personally to Ali? Ans. The Post Master realised the pangs of separation from ones child, when his own daughter did not respond. He feels guilty of maltreating and humiliating Ali. So to compensate for his behaviour, he wished to handover Miriams letter personally to Ali. (e) Describe the reaction of all Slaters and the Jordans when Abel Merryweather walks in the parlour? Ans. Both the Jordans and the Slaters are too shocked. There are no gasps of relief, none of them heaves a sigh of happiness. Both the sisters are displeased to see their father alive. They had spent quite some money on their mourning dresses. Mrs. Jordan had made this visit only because of her fathers death. Q.15. Answer any one of the following: (6 Marks) Imagine you are Miriam, the coachmans daughter. Write a diary page, expressing your grief on your fathers demise and sharing your feelings of nostalgia. Ans : Dear Diary, I am in a state of utter shock and I chastise myself thoroughly for my own conduct. How could I have been so thoughtless? How could I not have foreseen that a fathers heart will never rest in peace till he hears of the welfare of his child. I became so preoccupied in my own routine life and adjustments to marital life that I forgot that my father is old and sick. I feel so depressed to realise the mental agony that my father underwent. A word from me could have saved him from his daily trek to the post office, the insulting remarks of all others. My father tolerated so much for me. To see the unread letter on his grave is a scene, I will never forget. I dont know now how to reach him, how to compensate for my behaviour. Oh God! I just pray for his soul to rest in peace. Miriam OR The nurse is full of admiration for the two brothers and their sister Lucia. She is astonished at the great efforts all are making towards their future. Lucia is bravely fighting her handicap, her brothers are defying all physical barriers to aid their sister. The nurse writes a letter to her sister Mary, praising this family of fighters who are the real survivors in the great battle of life.
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Park Street ABC City Dear Mary, Sorry, I couldnt write earlier. As you know, I am in Poleta, looking after a bedridden girl of 20, who had contracted TB. Her name is Lucia and she is very cheerful and bravely fighting her handicap. Mary, youd not believe how extraordinary her two brothers are! Both the brothers are very young. Their parents had died in war and now they are slaving everyday to provide medical treatment for their sister. I have never asked what do they do, but they bring sufficient money for Lucias treatment. The brothers face all the hardhips but they are sacrificing everything to provide the best care for their sister. Even she is showing great signs of recovery. I hope I live to see that day. Love, Megan

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